Garden Kitchen Programme

Garden Kitchen Programme

The Garden Kitchen Programme is a brand-new cross-curricular cooking resource designed to help children learn simple food preparation skills. It teaches the children not just how to prepare and cook food, but how to appreciate it and share their experiences with friends and family.

The six cross-curricular lesson plans encompass:

  • Basic food preparation techniques
  • Health and safety in the kitchen
  • Cooking for celebrations and occasions
  • Food journeys and the sourcing of local products
  • The joy of food – learning and sharing

  • Children’s Party!

    To research and plan a menu of food for a specific purpose. The children will plan a menu for an end-of-term party! They will try to include locally sourced produce.

  • Sports Day

    To use knowledge of food groups and a well-balanced diet to choose food for this special occasion. The children will research and plan the refreshments for Sports Day.

  • International Tasting

    To think about different locations from around the world and the local produce and dishes. The children will compare the food in two contrasting countries, and then plan an international tasting lesson.

  • What If?

    To work as a group to solve a dilemma or problem, involving being healthy and staying safe. The children will role-play different situations and ways to resolve a selection of problems.

  • From Field to Store

    To learn about food journeys and the benefits of choosing produce from local suppliers. The children will look at the case study on ‘Stewarts of Tayside’, local suppliers of strawberries to Scotland. They will think about the journey of a strawberry from seed to flan!

  • The Pleasure of Food

    To think about why food in the past was different to our present-day food. The children will each create their own menu card for a favourite meal or dish, and share it with a younger child.